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Holy Land 2019 Coordination Communiqué: Christians in Israel – Challenges and Opportunities
Representatives of bishops' conferences from several countries, including Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Chairman of the International Justice and Peace Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issue their annual communiqué in which they a call for prayer, pilgrimage and practical solidarity on behalf of Christians in Israel.

Advocating for Peace in Yemen and Robust Humanitarian Assistance
In a letter to Congress, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio writes to urge the Senate to exercise its influence to support international efforst to end the conflict in Yemen.

Letter to Administration Urging Reinstatment of U.S. Funding for Basic Human Needs to Palestinians
In a joint letter to Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio and Mr. Sean Callahan of Catholic Relief Service write to urge the Adminstration to reinstate funding for basic human needs of Palestinians.

U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Hospitals in East Jerusalem
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera and Archishop Timothy P. Broglio join Bishops from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ELCA Conference of Bishops, and The Episcopal Church in writing to the Adminstration to express grave concern about the apparent decision to halt further U.S. humanitarian assistance to hospitals in East Jerusalem.

Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio urges Congress to take action to alleviate what the United Nations has called the "world's largest humanitarian crisis" in Yemen and to raise concerns about arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

Prevent Systematic Violence Against Religious and Ethnic Minorities
On May 31, 2018, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio wrote to Representatives Trott and Schiff to commend them for introducing H. Res. 220 in so doing seeking to prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against religious and ethnic groups in the Middle East by drawing upon relevant lessons from the past.

U.S. Church Leaders in Express Strong Concern Over Israel's Plan to Tax Church-owned Real Estate
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo joins other leaders from the U.S. Episcopal, Lutheran and Armenian Churches in urging Israel to not confiscate church lands or tax church properties.

Additional Documents, Letters, and Resources

Holy Land 2019 Coordination Communiqué: Christians in Israel – Challenges and Opportunities
Representatives of bishops' conferences from several countries, including Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, Chairman of the International Justice and Peace Committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issue their annual communiqué in which they a call for prayer, pilgrimage and practical solidarity on behalf of Christians in Israel.

Advocating for Peace in Yemen and Robust Humanitarian Assistance
In a letter to Congress, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio writes to urge the Senate to exercise its influence to support international efforst to end the conflict in Yemen.

Letter to Administration Urging Reinstatment of U.S. Funding for Basic Human Needs to Palestinians
In a joint letter to Jared Kushner and Jason Greenblatt, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio and Mr. Sean Callahan of Catholic Relief Service write to urge the Adminstration to reinstate funding for basic human needs of Palestinians.

U.S. Humanitarian Assistance to Hospitals in East Jerusalem
Bishop Joseph C. Bambera and Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio join Bishops from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, ELCA Conference of Bishops, and The Episcopal Church in writing to the Adminstration to express grave concern about the apparent decision to halt further U.S. humanitarian assistance to hospitals in East Jerusalem.

Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio urges Congress to take action to alleviate what the United Nations has called the "world's largest humanitarian crisis" in Yemen and to raise concerns about arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

Prevent Systematic Violence Against Religious and Ethnic Minorities
On May 31, 2018, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio wrote to Representatives Trott and Schiff to commend them for introducing H. Res. 220 in so doing seeking to prevent war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide against religious and ethnic groups in the Middle East by drawing upon relevant lessons from the past.

U.S. Church Leaders in Express Strong Concern Over Israel's Plan to Tax Church-owned Real Estate
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo joins other leaders from the U.S. Episcopal, Lutheran and Armenian Churches in urging Israel to not confiscate church lands or tax church properties.

Bridges, Not Walls: Hispanic Bishops' Pilgrimage for Peace in the Holy Land, January 18-27, 2018

Holy Land Coordination Final Communique 2018: Hope for a Better Future
Representatives of bishops' conferences from several countries, including Bishop Oscar Cantú, met in the Holy Land and issued their yearly communiqué in which the acknowledged the struggle of the young people they met but called them to "hope for a better future."

Maintain the U.S. Embassy in Tel-Aviv
In a letter to Secretary of State Tillerson, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio stated that moving the embassy to Jerusalem would erode the U.S. commitment to a two-state solution.

Letter to Congress Opposing the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act
Bishop Oscar Cantú writes to Congress to urge Senators to oppose the Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Act that would undermine the multilateral 2015 agreement that has restrained Iranian nuclear activities.

Easing the Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen
Bishop Oscar Cantú writes to National Security Advisor McMaster to encourage advocacy for opening the Port of Hoideidah and replacing damaged infrastructure needed to allow for the safe, efficient passage of food and medical supplies into Yemen.

Jewish, Christian and Muslim Natioinal Religious Leaders Unite for Israeli-Palestinian Peace
In a letter to President Trump, thirty-five Jewish, Christian and Muslim national religious leaders agree that Israeli-Palestinian peace is possible. They believe, "based on the legitimate, long-standing aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians for national self-determination and security, a two-state solution still represents the most realistic way to meet essential interests of both peoples and to resolve the conflict."

Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability ActIn a letter to Senators Corker and Cardin, Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Bishop Oscar Cantú expresses support for the Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act. He notes that the legislation appropriately focuses on atrocities being committed against Christians and other religious and ethnic minorities in the Middle East.

Famine in Yemen
Bishop Oscar Cantú urges Congress to support diplomatic and humanitarian efforts to alleviate a major famine in Yemen.

Iraq and Syria Genocide Emergency Relief and Accountability Act
Bishop Oscar Cantú writes to Representatives Smith and Eshoo to commend their efforts to advance legislation that appropriately focuses on atrocities being committed against Christians and other religious and ethnic minorities in the Middle East.

Solidarity at the Service of All People in the Middle East
The chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) Committees on Migration, Religious Liberty and International Justice and Peace, along with the board of Catholic Relief Services (CRS) issued a joint statement expressing solidarity with Christians and all those who suffer in the Middle East.

Media News Release: Response to Executive Order on Refugees
In response to executive order on refugees, USCCB Chairmen express solidarity with Muslim community and deep concern over religious freedom issues.

Israeli-Palestinian Peace Efforts
The President of the USCCB, Archbishop Kurtz, and Bishop Pates have written President Obama to affirm his administration’s efforts to reach a solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. In their letter, they reiterate the USCCB’s longstanding commitment to a two-state solution to the conflict as well as support of U.S. leadership for peace. They also mention their efforts to urge the U.S. Catholic community to pray and act in support of peace in the region.March 12, 2014

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